CB Wilson House Certified LEED Gold

Seibert Architects, P.A. is pleased to announce that the C.B. Wilson House and Urfer Family Park located in Sarasota Florida has recently been certified by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as LEED Gold. This is the third LEED Gold certified project for Sarasota County.

Feature of this certification include limiting the use of potable water for landscape irrigation by 50% through the introduction of drought tolerant plants and low flow irrigation devices, water efficient plumbing fixtures and using energy efficient light fixtures. 75% of construction waste was recycled and thus diverted from the landfill. Appoximately 20% of the material purchased contains recycled content. 48% of the wood was obtained from sustainable forests. Care was taken to use Low or No-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and products without urea-formaldehyde.

Seibert Architects Awarded Oustanding Achievement in the Field of Green Buildings

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce that the C.B. Wilson House located at Urfer Park in Sarasota has recently been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Green Buildings by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. This award is given to projects that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation through the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Preservation Awards Program.

This project is a historic rehabilitation of a structure that was originally constructed circa 1906. It has sustainable "green" features such as water efficient plumbing fixtures, energy efficient light fixtures,m construction waste that was recycled and contains recycled content products, and using Low or No-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and products without urea-formaldehyde.

Seibert Architects acknowledges Howell Construction Group, Inc., contractor, and Hees & Associates, structural engineers fror their participation and efforts in this project.

We continue to meet each new project with creative and effective solutions that balance the built environment with the natural environment creating a timeless design.

Seibert Architects in Architonic

Writer David Sokol of Architonic recently wrote an article about the modernist movement in Sarasota and the numerous renovations of the Sarasota School of Architecture Houses Seibert Architects has performed. 42nd Street, Cohen House, Ghezzi Residence and Pavilion House are highlighted in this article.

Please see attached link for the article.
http://www.architonic.com/ntsht/sarasota-revisited-architonic-explores-the-architectural-legacy-of-florida-s-modernist-gem-of-a-city/7000487

Seibert Architects Awarded Merit Award

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce receiving a Merit Award for Architecture Historic Preservation for the 42nd Street Residence, from the AIA Gulfcoast Chapter.

This house was designed in 1960 by William Rupp, and over the years experienced a series of insensitive renovations and additions. It was initially designed to embrace prevailing breezes, have abundant natural light and provide privacy by the use of garden walls and strategically placed windows. This concept has been maintained throughout the renovation. The 1960's "low tech" systems have been supplemented with high efficiency air conditioning units, a gas tankless hot water heater and either impact resistant glass or impact panels for severe storm protection.

Seibert Architects Awarded Honor Award

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce that the AIA Florida Gulfcoast has awarded our firm with the Honor Award for Architecture Historic Preservation for the Rees-Schulaner Residence.

Seibert Architects working closely with Interior Designer Seth Schulaner, provided the restoration which focused on reinvigorating the original finishes and the introduction of modern conveniences which reinforced the original design's enduring value.

Strong indoor-to-outdoor connections are emphasized, along with the expression of structural systems and use of local standardized materials, which include stacked masonry units and regionally milled lumber and timbers.

This home has not only withstood the test of time, but continues to be relevant in today's world of environmental consciousness.


Photo Credit: Seibert Architects, PA

To Drive or Not to Drive

Everyone wants a beautiful home with all of the things they desire to most in a house. Some people are willing make a longer drive to seemingly get the house of their dreams. But are you really saving money by buying a house farther away? How many people do you know that say "I live in North Port because we were able to buy twice the house there than in Sarasota". Well Harold Bubil of the Sarasota Herald Tribune examines just how much people are saving by making that drive to and from the house of their dreams.

Mr. Bubil has written an article entitled "Driving and Home Affordability" that was in this past Sunday's paper in the real estate section. Please see link below to read this article.
We find it very interesting.

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100328/COLUMNIST/3281004

Bob Plunket Highlights Tour of Homes

Bob Plunket discusses the Modern Tour of Homes on ABC 7.
The tour is this Sunday from 11am to 4 pm.

Please see attached link for Bob's wonderful piece about this Tour of Homes and others in the Sarasota area.

http://www.mysuncoast.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=4590775&at1=News&rnd=21034252

Longboat Key Garden Club Tour of Homes

This Saturday March 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Longboat Key Garden Club is hosting a Tour of Homes. Seibert Architects is pleased to have one of our firm's projects featured 0n this tour. For more information please contact Sarah Tate at 941-383-0117. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for the public.

The Murphy Residence is an extensive renovation project that converted an inward focused courtyard house to a pavilion-like space taking full advantage of the courtyard and adjacent waterway.

The rich palette of materials used answered the owner's desire for a warm sophisticated yet comfortable ambiance. Developing the interior design along with the architecture by incorporating the materials, finishes, detailing and eventually furnishing into the architectural concept gives the home a unified and cohesive feel.

Seibert Architects in florida / caribbean Architect Fall 2009

Seibert Architects is featured in the florida / caribbean Architect magazine Fall 2009 issue for the Cohen House's Excellence in Architecture-Renovations & Additions Merit Award. The jury that awarded Seibert Architects this award said " Florida's famous mid-century modernism is in good hands with skillful renovations like this one".

Designed by Paul Rudolph in 1954 the original owners intended for the house to be used for living, entertaining and ensemble concerts. Renovations to the house were conducted in 2005/2006 with the owner requiring that the house be documented and restored to its original state by repairing deteriorated structural components, rehabilitating the finishes and original furniture and providing modern conveniences and technologies to accommodate today's lifestyle.

Photographic prints from the original Ezra Stoller negatives were used to documents the design intent and detailing.

Photo credit-Martie Lieberman

"Textbook Modern"

Images by Matt McCourtney

As put in the Sunday January 18, 2009 edition of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Michael Saunders & Company section:

"Textbook Modern"
"...Mediterranean Revival is not a Florida home-grown style..."

The article continues to state that there is a Floridian style that emanated from the mid twentieth century having roots here in Sarasota. Known as the Sarasota School of Architecture, this style of deep overhangs, flat roofs, large movable glass walls, floating planes that give the sense of light and airiness can be found through-out Sarasota. This iconic time period took prominent from the 1940s through the late 1960 early 1970s and forming fathers were Ralph Twitchell, Paul Rudolph, Mark Hampton, Victor Lundy, Gene Leedy, and our very own Tim Seibert whom founded Seibert Architects.

The article continues by talking about Seibert Archtects' remodeled and addition to 250 Bird Key Drive House.

"...in the style of the Sarasota School of Architecture; its clean lines and open feeling true to that renowned style. The dramatic foyer is visible as you approach the home and, once inside the walls of glass drink-in its lush setting even as the home delivers maximum privacy."

250 Bird Key Drive House was a remodel and addition done by Samuel Holladay AIA, Dale S. Parks AIA, and Pamela Holladay ASID.

Interior Design Lecture at USF

A panel chaired by our very own Pamela Holladay ASID will be at USF on February 20, 2008.

The panel will discuss how a well trained designer can enhance and complete an architect's work. How different designers interpret the challenge of this to produce synergy will be the main subject taken up by this panel.

Please join us for this interesting topic showing the importance of Architects and Interior Designers working hand in hand.

For more information please contact Carolyn Meeker at 941-358-9617.

Riverview High School Music Quadrangle Forum Today

Diane Lewis, Architect will present the Riverview Music Quadrangle design, which preserves and reinvigorates the architecture of Paul Rudolph at Riverview High School and supports musical arts in Sarasota.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 : Both Events are free of charge.
4:00 p.m. Forum focused on educators and performance group.
6:30 p.m. Forum focused on neighborhood residents and interested community members.
Riverview High School Auditorium: 1 Ram Way, corner of Proctor Road and Lords Avenue.

Paul Rudolph Riverview Podcast

Click this link to go to the Sarasota Herald Tribune's website and listen to the podcast put on by Harold Bubil regarding the Riverview Music Quadrangle project that Seibert Architects is currently involved in.

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080103/PODCAST0701/893587717

Architecture Classes at USF Sarasota-Manatee

Seibert Architects will be participating in the upcoming architectural classes at USF Sarasota-Manatee starting January 16th, 2007.
The continuing education credits (1.5 per class) will be offered to architects. You dont have to be a design professional to take these classes.

Here is a quick peek at the topics week by week: (taken from Sarasota Herald Tribune article written by Harold Bubil, 12/24/07)

Jan. 16th-Sarasota School of Architecture. Tim Seibert (our founder of Seibert Architects) and Gene Leedy examine work done from 1947 to 1965.

Jan. 23rd-Modern Architecture in Florida. The author of "Florida Modern" will analyze various approaches to building in Florida.

Jan. 30th-The State of Architecture Today. Panel dicussion featuring prominent local architects (Sam Holladay-current owner/principal of Seibert Architects will be participating in this discussion).

Feb. 6th-Green Architecture-Mark Smith, president of the Florida AIA and a panel of experts will evaluate the benefits of green design to both the enviornment and the economy. Participants will learn strategies and improve enegery efficiency in their own pursuit of green architecture.

Feb. 13th-Architectural Photography. Three prominent photographers talk about the process from different aspects.

Feb. 20th-Interior Designers in Collaboration with Architects. How different designers interpret the challenge of this collaboration to produce synergy. (Pamela Holladay, our resident Interior Designer will be a guest speaker).

Feb. 27th-Mid-Century Modern House Tour. Featuring a newly renovated house that was designed by architect William Rupp, who worked in the office of Paul Rudloph.

Junior League Holiday Tour of Homes

For those of you getting into the Holiday spirit, why not take a tour of one of Seibert Architect's projects decorated for the holiday season?

The Rupp/Seibert house is part of the Junior League of Sarasota's 31st Holiday Tour of Homes (604 42nd Street).

Starting Friday December 7 at 10a.m. and 4 p.m. and Saturday December 8th at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Tickets are $25.00 at the door of the home tours.

Other homes included on the tour: Ella Sulla Westerman Tenant House, 1716 Oak St.; Dr. Walter Kennedy House, 1876 Oak St.; Pearsall/Van Helden House, 1905 Alta Vista St., Sarasota.

Happy Holidays to Everyone.

Riverview High School Music Quadrangle

Seibert Architects has joined with RMJM Hillier, Diane Lewis Architect and Beckelman+Capalino of New York in a joint effort to save the Paul Rudolph buildings at Riverview High School. Our proposal was was not the first choice by the jury selected for this competition, but was later the only submission selected by the Sarasota County School Board.
Diane Lewis is quoted in the Sarasota Herald tribune as saying "It's a project that's putting a jewel into a setting and making the new building look beter because of the jewel that's in front of it. That's opposed to how it's been looked at, which is the salvation of some old wreck."
The music quadrangle would not only support music from students but the possiblity of opening it to others who would rehearse there, become a forum for national or international music, music programs and other progams that would be a benefit not only to students but to the community as well.

"To destroy these buildings would be destroying a priceless piece of history"-Riverview Committe Member...

Bay Plaza

Check out the article in Sunday's (11-4-07) Sarasota Herald Tribune about one of our projects.
"Finally Modern" written by Marsha Fottler is an interesting article about how Bay Plaza is now updating it's look inside to match the architectural design of the building that Tim Seibert designed back in 1982. Tim Seibert is quoted in the article as saying "I think it's the best looking high-rise building in Sarasota". We couldn't agree more.

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